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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 982.14 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 982.14 and 330.27 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 982.14 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/982.14 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 982.14 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 324,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,371.38/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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